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Today I am recycling several old orange pumpkins I had in storage with Chalk Paint.  I found a great tutorial on how to give your fake orange pumpkins a new look in neutral colors from Perfectly Imperfect<\/a>. I decided to pull out my painting supplies and give it a try!  Take a look and see what you think!<\/p>\n

Supplies needed:<\/strong><\/em>
\nOld pumpkins
\nChalk Paint
\nStain
\nWax
\nPaint brushes<\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/strong><\/em>
\n1. Paint old pumpkins in chalk paint color of your choice – allow dry time
\n2. Use stains to rub in creases and give shading & depth
\n3. Once dry, coat with wax to seal (optional)<\/p>\n

I used my chalk paint pumpkin decorations along my mantle and book shelves in my living room… mixing in old antique architectural pieces, books, feathers, wheat and fabric pumpkins to create a rustic look in earth tones. <\/p>\n

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Here are more detailed shots of my chalk paint pumpkin displays along with other fall decor in along each shelf.<\/p>\n

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As you can see, these chalk paint pumpkins blend in perfectly with all my fall decor.  <\/p>\n

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Here are more fabulous Fall Decor projects:<\/p>\n

Fall Decorating Tips<\/a><\/p>\n

Crafting Burlap Acorns<\/a><\/p>\n

Drying Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n

Gold Painted Pumpkin Decor<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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